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Latest Biola Blog Articles

GRIT
Rhythms of Rest
Jenna Wirtz — September 17, 2021
I don’t know about you but my calendar can’t take one more thing. Between my 18 credit class schedule, my two jobs, and social life, rest is...
The Good Book Blog
Chronology of the Apostle Paul
Kenneth Berding — September 17, 2021
Here’s a blog post that contains more footnotes (historical notes) than main text. That’s because this is my own attempt to sort out the chronology...
The Good Book Blog
Gideon’s 300 Men at the Harod Spring: Biola Learn’s The Geography of Israel
Charlie Trimm — September 15, 2021
The following is the third post in a series on the new Biola Learn course called The Geography of Israel. Join The Good Book Blog and Associate...
Think Biblically
One Faith No Longer
with George Yancey
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2021
In his new book, One Faith No Longer, sociologist George Yancey looks at the polarization within Christianity that reflects the divides in the...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 27: Losing My Christian Convictions, Part 1
Rick Langer, John Marriott, Timothy Muehlhoff — September 13, 2021
Stories of Christians abandoning their faith have us thinking about the relationship between deconversion and convictions. So, when we heard...
The Good Book Blog
Why an Asian American Doctor of Ministry Program?
Ben Shin — September 13, 2021
I am very excited to be a part of Talbot School of Theology’s Asian American Ministry Doctor of Ministry track. Students self-study for most of the...
Biola News
U.S. News Ranks Biola University in Top Tier of America's Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on six special recognition lists
Sarah Dougher — September 13, 2021
Biola University has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...
The Good Book Blog
Why Do People Pray During Times of Crisis? 20 Years After 9/11
Kenneth Berding — September 11, 2021
Twenty years ago, my wife and I were living with our two daughters in a suburb on the northern edge of New York City. The shock waves from the two...
The Good Book Blog
Re-processing the Impact of 9/11 - Twenty Years Later
Dominick Hernandez — September 10, 2021
Everyone who is old enough to remember the attacks on the United States has their September 11 story. We all remember where we were, what we were...
The Good Book Blog
Veinte Años Después Del 11 De Septiembre: Reprocesando El Impacto Personal
Dominick Hernandez — September 10, 2021
Todas las personas que recuerdan los atentados contra los Estados Unidos tienen su historia personal del 11 de septiembre del 2001. Todos...
GRIT
Rest & Reconnection
Alea Peister — September 09, 2021
In order to rest well, we must learn and honor our limitations. This is true in very simple ways: when I reach my limits, I feel tired. I must know...
The Good Book Blog
Saul’s Death near Bet Shean: Biola Learn’s The Geography of Israel
Charlie Trimm — September 08, 2021
The following is the second post in a series on the new Biola Learn course called The Geography of Israel. Join The Good Book Blog and Associate...
Biola News
Nearly 4,000 Undergraduate Students Start the Fall 2021 In-Person Semester with Convocation Chapel
President Barry H. Corey addressed all students, faculty and staff in person since the start of the pandemic
Sarah Dougher — September 07, 2021
For the first time in 17 months, the Biola University Community gathered together in the center of campus on Metzger Lawn for an in-person outdoor...
Think Biblically
The "Over the Counter Abortion"
with Donna Harrison
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2021
With the advent of abortion inducing drugs such as RU-486 and others, abortion has become increasingly private and available to anyone without a...
The Good Book Blog
Grieving and Groaning: A Prayer Guide for Afghanistan
Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021
This blog post was originally published on August 23, 2021. There’s a meme that’s been making the rounds recently of a man running but another man...
The Good Book Blog
애통하고 탄식하라 : 아프가니스탄을 위한 기도 안내서
Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021
This blog post was originally published in English on August 23, 2021. 최근에 SNS에서 유명한 이미지 중에 한 남자가 달리고 있는데 그 뒤를 또 다른 남자가 바짝 따라붙는 이미지가 있다. 앞의 남자는...
The Good Book Blog
A Drone at Megiddo: The Geography of Israel on Biola Learn
Charlie Trimm — September 03, 2021
The following is the first post in a series on the new Biola Learn course called The Geography of Israel. Join The Good Book Blog and Associate...
GRIT
A Sweet Reunion & A Warm Welcome
Rachel McCready-White — September 03, 2021
Oh, how lovely it is to welcome you all back to a new semester at Biola. The GRIT team is so excited to see your beautiful faces, get to know you,...
The Good Book Blog
Smile, God Loves You!
Ablaze! for the Long Haul
Michael Wilkins — September 01, 2021
That, saying—“SMILE, GOD LOVES YOU!”—was on a little green placard that I taped on the air vent above the front window of my old Volkswagen van. It...
Student Life Blog
Everyone Can Be an Entrepreneur
The Biola Startup Competition Brings Big Ideas to Life
Lindsey Hayden — August 30, 2021
Have you ever had a big idea? While carrying an idea for a startup often feels empowering and exciting, bringing that idea to life is a process...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 26: Reports from The Front: Simon Greer, Part 2
Simon Greer, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 30, 2021
Tim and Rick resume the discussion with Simon Greer, social entrepreneur and founder of Bridging the Gap, on his more recent project with...
The Good Book Blog
12 Awkward Metaphors in Worship Songs
Kenneth Berding — August 29, 2021
I’m writing these comments as someone who has great appreciation for the modern worship movement. Still…. Am I the only one who has noticed a spate...
Think Biblically
Surviving Religion 101
with Michael Kruger
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 27, 2021
How can young people survive the challenges of religion classes in secular colleges? Dr. Michael Kruger is the author of the recent book Surviving...
The Good Book Blog
The Aroma of Christ
Octavio Esqueda — August 27, 2021
“How time flies!” has become quite a common phrase for me in recent weeks. In a span of a few days, I celebrated several important anniversaries in...
The Good Book Blog
El aroma de Cristo
Octavio Esqueda — August 27, 2021
“¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!” se ha convertido en una frase bastante común para mí en las últimas semanas. En un lapso de pocos días se cumplen varios...